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L. Neil Smith

2 series 5 books in order

Lester Neil Smith III (born May 12, 1946; died 2021), better known as L. Neil Smith, was an American libertarian science fiction author and political activist. His works include the trilogy of Lando Calrissian novels published in 1983, and the novels Pallas, The Forge of the Elders, and The Probability Broach, each winning the Prometheus Award. In 2016 he received a Lifetime Achievement award from the Libertarian Futurist Society.

Born
1946
Known for
North American Confederacy, The Adventures of Lando Calrissian

Series by L. Neil Smith

North American Confederacy

2 books in order · 1979–1981

  1. Cover of The Probability Broach

    The Probability Broach

    1979 · L. Neil Smith

    The Probability Broach is a libertarian science fiction novel by L. Neil Smith that presents an alternate history in which the United States merges…

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  2. Cover of Their Majesties' Bucketeers

    Their Majesties' Bucketeers

    1981 · L. Neil Smith

    Their Majesties' Bucketeers is a 1981 novel by L. Neil Smith. It is part of his North American Confederacy series. The story is set in a fictional…

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The Adventures of Lando Calrissian

3 books in order · 1983

  1. Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu

    1983 · L. Neil Smith

    Lando Calrissian is a character in the Star Wars franchise. He first appeared in The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as the leader of Cloud City. In the…

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  2. Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon

    1983 · L. Neil Smith

    Lando Calrissian is a character in the Star Wars franchise. He first appeared in The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as the leader of Cloud City. In the…

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  3. Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka

    1983 · L. Neil Smith

    Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka is a Star Wars novel by L. Neil Smith. It centers on Lando Calrissian, a Star Wars character introduced…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has L. Neil Smith written?

We list 5 books by L. Neil Smith across 2 series, published between 1979–1983 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read L. Neil Smith's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Probability Broach.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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